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Seton Catholic School believes that ALL children should have the opportunity, motivation, and access to play sports and be a part of a team. Research shows that participating in youth sports can lead to immediate and long-term benefits for students, their families, and communities.

Athletics at Seton
Our Seton athletics teams are open to ALL children in our community.
You do not have to be enrolled at Seton to participate on one of our teams!

Students in kindergarten through 8th grade are permitted to join our Seton Eagles track and field and cross country teams even if they are not enrolled at Seton as a student.

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Seton Middle School students have the opportunity to participate on sports teams through the Meadville Area Middle School through the PIAA.

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Questions about Seton athletics or the PIAA can be answered by our Athletic Director:

Mrs. Krissy Davis

kdavis@seton-school.com or 814-336-2320

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PIAA - Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association

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Seton Eagles Community Cross Country Team

Children in grades K-8 do not have to enrolled at Seton to participate on our youth athletics teams

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Track & Field 

Male and female children in kindergarten through grade 8 have to opportunity to participate on the Seton track and field team.

Events offered include:

  • 100m Dash

  • 200m Dash

  • 400m Dash

  • 800m Dash

  • 1 mile Run 

  • 4x1oom Relay

  • 4x400m Relay

  • Shot put

  • Turbo javelin

  • Long Jump

  • High jump ( grades 6-8 )

* Students not enrolled at Seton School are able to practice and compete on the Seton Eagles Track & Field Team

Questions about Seton athletics can be answered by our Athletic Director:

Mrs. Krissy Davis

kdavis@seton-school.com or 814-336-2320

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Cross Country

Male and female children in kindergarten through grade 8 participate on our Seton Eagles Cross Country team. 

Runners participate in weekly practices and run in scrimmages and invitationals through the Erie Diocese Athletic program. 

Races consist of 1 and 2 mile courses.

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Kindergarten through 4th grade: 1 mile race

5th grade - 8th grade: 2 mile race

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* Students not enrolled at Seton School are able to practice and compete on the Seton Eagles Cross Country Team

Questions about Seton athletics can be answered by our Athletic Director:

Mrs. Krissy Davis

kdavis@seton-school.com or 814-336-2320

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Our goal is to provide for the Christian education and formation of our children through athletics. In striving to teach the Christian values of competition, and to clearly inform all spectators of their responsibilities in attaining this goal.

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Our Vision For Our Seton
Athletics Department 

Promotes an Active Lifestyle: Participating in sports encourages regular exercise, helping children develop a lifelong habit of staying active.

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Improves Physical Health: Sports enhance cardiovascular health, strengthen muscles, improve coordination, and help maintain a healthy weight.

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Reduces Risk of Chronic Diseases: Regular physical activity in youth can lower the risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and other health issues later in life.

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Boosts Confidence and Self-Esteem: Participation in sports, even small achievements, helps boost children's confidence and self-worth.

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Teaches Stress Management: Youth sports help children learn how to cope with pressure, manage emotions, and healthily handle success and failure.

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Improves Mental Health: Exercise has been shown to reduce anxiety, and depression, and promote overall mental well-being through the release of endorphins.

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Encourages Teamwork: Sports teach children how to work with others toward a common goal, fostering communication and collaboration.

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Builds Friendships: Many lifelong friendships are formed through sports teams, where players spend time together both on and off the field.

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Teaches Leadership: Team sports can help children develop leadership skills by encouraging them to take responsibility, motivate others, and make decisions under pressure.

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Promotes Discipline: Sports require practice, punctuality, and dedication, instilling a sense of discipline that can translate into other areas of life, such as academics.

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Teaches Accountability: Players learn to be responsible for their actions, whether it is showing up for practice or acknowledging mistakes during their time on the field.

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Boosts Cognitive Skills: Studies show that physical activity improves concentration, memory, and cognitive function, which can positively impact academic performance.

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Time Management: Balancing sports with academics helps children learn time management, a critical life skill.

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Teaches Resilience: Experiencing losses and setbacks in sports helps children learn how to bounce back from disappointment and persevere in challenging situations.

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Promotes Goal Setting: Sports encourage goal setting, helping youth focus on personal improvement and achievement.

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Fosters a Sense of Belonging: Being part of a sports team can give youth a sense of belonging to a community, enhancing social bonds and a feeling of identity.

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Cultural Exchange and Diversity: Youth sports often bring together individuals from different backgrounds, promoting cultural understanding and diversity.

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Giving Appreciated Stock: A Smarter Way to Give

How donating stock instead of cash can maximize your charitable impact.

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When most people think about charitable giving, they think about writing a check or making an online donation. But if you’ve owned stocks or mutual funds that have increased in value over time, there may be a more tax-efficient way to support the causes you care about.

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By contributing appreciated securities to a charitable fund at the Crawford Heritage Community Foundation, you may be able to make a larger charitable impact while avoiding capital gains taxes that could result from selling those investments first.

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What Are Appreciated Securities?

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Appreciated securities are investments, such as stocks or mutual funds, that have increased in value since you purchased them.

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For example, imagine you purchased stock years ago for $5,000, and today it’s worth $20,000. If you sell the stock, you may owe capital gains tax on the increase in value.

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Rather than selling your appreciated securities first, you may be able to transfer them directly to the Crawford Heritage Community Foundation to establish or grow an eligible charitable fund. This approach may help you avoid capital gains tax while creating a lasting impact in Crawford County.

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Why Donate Stock Instead of Cash?

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For many donors, giving appreciated securities offers several advantages:

  • Potentially avoid paying capital gains tax on appreciated investments.

  • Receive a charitable income tax deduction if you itemize deductions (subject to IRS rules).

  • Preserve cash for other financial goals.

  • Make a larger charitable gift than you might have otherwise considered.

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As always, we encourage you to consult your financial advisor or tax professional to determine how these benefits apply to your individual situation.

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How Can the Crawford Heritage Community Foundation Help?

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A gift of appreciated securities can support many of the charitable opportunities available through Crawford

Heritage Community Foundation, including:

  • The Community Impact Fund, which helps the Foundation respond to changing community needs by making grants where they can have the greatest impact.

  • Scholarship funds, which help local students pursue their educational goals.

  • Organizational endowment funds, which provide a permanent source of support for local nonprofit organizations.

  • Designated funds, which provide ongoing support to the charitable organizations you choose.

  • Area of Interest funds, which support the causes you’re most passionate about, such as education, the arts, health, or the environment.

  • A new charitable fund, created to reflect your family’s values and support the causes that matter most to you for generations to come.

Our team can also work directly with you and your financial advisor to help facilitate the transfer process.

 

Why Consider Giving Stock?

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Many people hold appreciated investments for years without realizing they can become a powerful charitable gift.

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If you’re already planning to make a charitable contribution, donating appreciated securities instead of selling them first may allow you to maximize both your gift and its impact.

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It’s one more way to invest in the future of Crawford County while making the most of your charitable giving.

 

We’re Here to Help

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If you’re considering donating appreciated securities, we’d be happy to discuss your options.

At the Crawford Heritage Community Foundation, we’ve helped many individuals and families make meaningful charitable gifts that reflect their values and create lasting impact throughout Crawford County.

 

Whether you’re interested in supporting an existing fund or establishing a new one, we’re here to answer your questions and work alongside you and your professional advisor.

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Integrity is at the heart of everything we do. We value the trust our donors place in us and treat every conversation with the highest level of professionalism and confidentiality.

Christian Maher
Executive Director

Email: executive@crawfordheritage.org
Phone: 814-336-5206

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